[comp.unix.sysv386] Non-X11 VGA Graphics Interface

steve@hacker.UUCP (Stephen M. Youndt) (10/31/90)

Does anyine out there know of a Non-X11 GUI and programming interface for
VGA under Unix (I have Esix Rev D).  X/Windows is cute, but I just can't
tolerate such cruddy performance.  I don't need the client/server relation-
ship that X does so well, and if I ever do, then I suppose I'll put up with
X finally.  In the meantime, I need something that can handle my graphics
needs in a more timely manner.  Alternatively, an image processing package
and a decent draw program would do.   Super-VGA is not a requirement (although
it would be nice :-).  Possible hardcopy devices that I'd like support for
are Epson FX-80 and HP Deskjet PLUS (PCL Level 3).  If you're using, or have 
heard of any such beast or have any suggestions at all on how to do image
processing in a timely manner on a 386 Unix system, please let me know via 
e-mail, and I'll post a summary if there's interest.  Thanks in advance. -- SMY
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